Anthony of Padua

Anthony of Padua (c. 1195–1231) was a Portuguese Franciscan friar and preacher whose teaching, biblical scholarship, and reputation for miracles made him a widely venerated Catholic saint.

Francis of Assisi: Francis of Assisi founded the Order of Friars Minor and inspired a movement of evangelical poverty. Anthony joined the order Francis founded and became one of its most celebrated preachers.
Lisbon: Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and a major Atlantic port. Anthony was born there around 1195 and began his religious life in the city.
Sermons of Anthony of Padua: The Sermons of Anthony of Padua are biblical commentaries and preaching materials composed for the liturgical year. They preserve his learned approach to Scripture, even though they are not transcripts of his spoken sermons.
Canonization of Anthony of Padua: The canonization of Anthony of Padua was Pope Gregory IX's formal recognition of him as a saint in 1232. Its speed reflects the extraordinary reputation that followed Anthony's death.
Pope Gregory IX: Gregory IX was pope from 1227 to 1241, overseeing the Church during a period of conflict and reform. He canonized Anthony in 1232, less than a year after Anthony's death.
Canons Regular of Saint Augustine: The Canons Regular of Saint Augustine are clerics who live in community under a rule based on Augustine's writings. Anthony entered this religious order before transferring to the Franciscans.
Saint Anthony's Bread: Saint Anthony's Bread is a Catholic charitable practice linking devotion to Anthony with aid for people in need. The custom turns petitions associated with Anthony into acts of almsgiving.
Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua: The feast of Saint Anthony of Padua is celebrated in the Catholic Church on June 13. The annual feast keeps his memory tied to his death date and enduring public devotion.
Julian of Speyer: Julian of Speyer was a Franciscan musician and writer active in the thirteenth century. His early biography of Anthony helped shape accounts of the friar's life.
Order of Friars Minor: The Order of Friars Minor is the Catholic mendicant order founded by Francis of Assisi. Anthony's adult vocation and preaching took shape within this Franciscan order.

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